President Donald Trump is moving to give the White House direct control of independent federal regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission. The move generated criticism that it could ultimately lead to widespread abuse by the Trump administration. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, … Read more
For the past month, US President Donald Trump has been asserting control at every opportunity, including hardline positions on immigration. And he is being backed up by loyalists at all levels of government. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Eve Irvine welcomes Jean Lantz Reisz Co-Director, USC Immigration Clinic, and Clinical Associate … Read more
Young people in New York City are climbing on top of trains for thrills. The dangerous phenomenon, known as subway surfing, has been around for decades but is seeing a revival that sometimes ends in tragedy. There were six subway surfing deaths in New York in 2024. These tragedies are part of a global trend of … Read more
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will continue restricting the Associated Press’ access to events and news conferences until the outlet adopts his renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. Acknowledging the move as retaliation for AP’s editorial stance, Trump insisted the body of water be called the “Gulf of America” and accused … Read more
Brazil’s prosecutor-general has charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup to stay in power after his 2022 election defeat, alleging that he knew and approved of a plot to poison his successor, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The case, which also accuses Bolsonaro’s allies of planning to assassinate a Supreme Court justice, … Read more
All 80 people on board the Delta Air Lines flight survived the dramatic crash landing Monday, with 21 sustaining injuries. It was the latest in a spate of aviation accidents in North America that has rattled passangers concerned with the safety of flying. Source link
An Argentine appeal court has confirmed the dismissal of rape charges against French international rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou. Their accuser is taking the charges to a higher court. Source link
A US federal judge ordered the Trump Justice Department to appear in court Wednesday to explain its extraordinary decision to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, a move that triggered a wave of protest resignations. FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney speaks to Eric Lisann, a former federal and state prosecutor. He says this … Read more
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held a series of meetings with key political leaders Tuesday as she contemplates removing Mayor Eric Adams from his office, an unprecedented step that reflects the growing turmoil inside City Hall. FRANCE 24’s Jessica Le Masurier reports from New York. Source link
Deborah Flint, CEO of Greater Toronto Airports Authority, said 19 of the 21 people who were hurt have been released but did not provided any details on the two who remain hospitalized. Authorities said the cause of the crash remains under investigation. Communications between the tower and pilot were normal on approach and it’s not … Read more